Mission

LaBaron's mission since 1959 has been to provide the highest caliber of education for all. Each course has been organized by a teaching specialist to be beneficial to students and teachers alike. All programs have procedures designed to be comfortable for every type of student and to treat students, teachers and patrons with the respect they deserve. LaBaron and Kay Harvey stay in step with the future by constantly updating our courses to include the latest styles and techniques. We do this to be consistent with our mission to give the finest quality education possible. As ethical private schools we acknowledge and accept our obligation to the community as a whole and to our students specifically in the training of the individual towards a gainful occupation. We regard as a privilege our role as an educational institution in preparing our students to make an important contribution to society.

Curriculum + Methods

LaBaron/Kay Harvey's educational objective is to provide every student a quality education in both theoretical studies and practical experiences of each desired program. Expert and comprehensive training in both areas provide the student with the following:

1. Experience and knowledge in all phases of their desired profession.
2. The ability to successfully pass the appropriate state licensing examinations.
3. The ability to work as a licensed professional within a beauty salon.
4. To perform in Cosmetology-related occupations. 5. To develop employer/employee relationships & good communication skills and to accept the obligation of a good citizen to the community as a whole.Each program within each state has different hour requirements for licensing. LaBaron Hairdressing Academy does not establish these requirements. The appropriate state board does.

Cosmetology Course Offerings

Example Cosmetology Curriculum (1000 hours)

MASSACHUSETTS COSMETOLOGY CURRICULUM (1,000 hours) The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Curriculum is to train students in both cosmetology theory and practical experiences, which will prepare them for immediate employment opportunities. Massachusetts mandates the number of hours and services to be taught in each subject area for the period of 1,000 hours. They are:

In MA the first 250 hours of the student's time will be spent on classroom work consisting of demonstration, lectures, evaluation and practice on manikins. After 250 hours and upon passing a practical and theory final exam, the student will be permitted to work on clients. Following this advancement most of the student's time will be spent on practical work. In KS the first 320 hours of the student's time will be spent in the basic room with work consisting of demonstration, lectures, evaluation and practice on manikins. After 320 hours and upon passing a practical, the student will be permitted to work on clients. Following this advancement most of the student's time will be spent on practical work.

Example Manicuring Curriculum (350 hours)

Kansa Manicuring Curriculums primary purpose is to train students in both manicuring theory and practical experiences, which will prepare them for immediate employment opportunities. Kansas mandates the number of minimum services to be taught in the 350 hour period. They are:

Massachusetts also offers barber crossover curriculum (350 hours)

The primary mission of the Crossover Curriculum is to train barbers in both theory and practical experience, which will prepare them for immediate employment opportunities as a cosmetologist. Massachusetts mandates the number of hours we are to teach in each subject area for the period of 350 hours. They are: